Team Leader – Children’s Supported Living

Team Leader – Children’s Supported Living

We have days available.

To provide oversight of Support workers within the home, whilst working within a team providing care and support to complex children and young people, ensuring their safety and development of positive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe haven where laughter is the language, and hugs are the currency.
• Oversee the operational running of the home and the team in the absence of the First Line Manager.
• Role model positive behaviours and values, leading by example and inspiring our young people and the staff team.
• Respect our children’s privacy and fight for their rights.
• Lead and evaluate the effectiveness of children’s care plans and risk assessments, constantly striving to meet changing children’s needs.
• Support the management team in providing high-quality and person-centred supervision and direction to the staff team.
• Form meaningful relationships with children, their families, and the wider MDT team.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with complex and challenging children.
• Experience of working with young people with emotional and behavioural issues and complex needs including challenging behaviours.
• A nurturing and supportive individual who provides children with high levels of care and support, enabling them to achieve positive outcomes.
• Experience of working with children with behaviours that challenge people.
• Great organisational skills, being creative and able to think outside the box.
• Effective communication skills, excellent listening skills, and a willingness to learn.
• Understanding of attachment and trauma in relation to children.
• Resilience when faced with difficult challenges.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills with the ability to work flexibly and creatively to overcome challenges.
• Calm under pressure with the ability to think clearly and follow set procedures.
• Willingness to be flexible and work as part of a rota including sleep ins.
• Must be over 25 years old.
• Must be a driver and have a clean driving licence with no fault claims.

Why Compassionate Care Group?

• Competitive Pay: Earn a salary of between £14.90 to £15.90, plus sleep‑in shifts at a sleep‑in rate of £50.
• Up to 28 days holiday pay.
• Comprehensive Benefits: DBS check, career development, funded Care Certificate, employee assistance programme, referral bonus, pension scheme, social events, and more!
• Meaningful Work: Make a real difference in the lives of children and young people in our brand‑new Children’s home.
• Positive Environment: Join our supportive and family‑oriented team.
• Growth Opportunities: Develop your skills and advance your career with structured training and development programmes.

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